本編

ほんぺん

original story (as opposed to a sequel, spin-off, etc.); main story; main part(s) of a story; this volume

Also written 本篇

Meanings

  1. Noun

    original story (as opposed to a sequel, spin-off, etc.); main story; main part(s) of a story
  2. this volume
  3. the movie (as opposed to the trailers; at a movie theater); feature film (main item in a cinema program)
  4. movie based on a TV series; movie version of a TV series

Example sentences

  • このDVDのメインメニューには「本編ほんぺん再生さいせい」ボタンがありません。

    On the main menu of this DVD there is no 'Play Main Feature' button.